Podcasts about Great Barrier Reef

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 71 Universe expansion still accelerating after all A new study has confirmed that the universe is continuing to expand at an ever-accelerating rate under the force of dark energy and heading for a cold, dark and empty fate. Mysterious cosmic signals finally explained Astronomers have discovered that dead stars called white dwarfs located in binary systems are a primary source of mysterious signals from deep space called long-period radio transients. What made last week's New England meteor incident so rare? Last week we reported on a meteor that rocked the afternoon spring skies over New England. It now turns out that was a very rare event. The Science Report Sugar-sweetened drinks increase the risk of two types of liver cancer. New fish species swimming in the warm tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef. A new study claims that living with cats does not worsen asthma or allergies in children. Skeptics guide to on line influencers.

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Scientists have discovered that marine species are migrating away from the equator at a rate of 40 to 70 kilometres per decade to get to cooler waters as climate change heats up our ocean.But far from being a viable escape plan, this mass poleward relocation of marine life is opening up a sea of problems.On this week's episode of Word on the Reef, hosts Tanya Murphy and Brett Goodban are joined by James Cook University's Professor Jan Strugnell for a deep dive into climate-driven marine species redistribution on the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.Thumbnail Image: A spine-cheeked anemonefish, photographed by Tanya Murphy at Ellison Reef, near Mission Beach - 140 kilometres south of its usual range. Submitting images like this to the Redmap project can help scientists understand how species distribution is changing.For more info and to submit sightings: www.redmap.org.auSupport the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

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Every year up to 7,000 tons of seafood is caught on the Great Barrier Reef, while up to 190 tons of coral is collected for the international aquarium trade. But how sustainable are these fisheries? And as consumers, how can we make sure we're making Reef-friendly choices?In this episode of Word on the Reef, Simon Miller from the Australian Marine Conservation Society joins hosts Tanya Murphy and Brett Goodban for a deep dive into the world of commercial fishing on the Great Barrier Reef.Don't worry - you can still have an aquarium and eat seafood! But this episode will empower you to make sustainable choices to ensure we can all continue to enjoy seafood and coral for generations to come.Thumbnail Image: Comedian Kirsty Webeck (right) auctions off an 'Australian scoly' coral from the GBR in a performance raising awareness about the international coral trade.Sign the Petition: End coral harvesting on the Great Barrier Reef - support aquaculture.Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

What happens when you build the life everyone admires — and it still doesn't feel like yours?Dr. Jeremy Goldberg knows that feeling well. A behavioral scientist with a doctorate, publishing research on the Great Barrier Reef, working alongside world-class scientists for the Australian government — and yet something was quietly draining out of him. In this conversation with Dr. Tara Perry, Jeremy shares how he learned to hear the difference between the heart whisper and the fear shout, why he walked away from a prestigious career to buy a van and wander through America, and what it actually means to live in integrity when the outside of your life looks perfect.In this episode, you'll discover:Why high achievers often feel the deepest emptiness — and what that signal is really pointing toThe "worst case scenario" mindset shift that gave Jeremy the courage to walk away from his PhD careerWhat "heart whispers vs. fear shouts" means and how to tell the two apart in your own lifeHow Jeremy's side project, Long Distance Love Bombs, grew from internet posts into a global coaching and speaking brandWhy chasing happiness at all costs may actually be the thing keeping you stuckThe power of wholeness over happiness — and why shadow, contrast, and difficulty are what give life its depthWhat becoming a father taught Jeremy about presence, feeling deeply, and what it means to truly arriveResources & Links Mentioned:Long Distance Love Bombs website: longdistancelovebombs.comDr. Jeremy Goldberg on Instagram: @longdistancelovebombsJeremy's book: It'll Be Okay and You Will Be TooBook a free intro coaching call with Jeremy at longdistancelovebombs.comReady to take your own next step?Visit calendly.com/consulttara/consult to book your free customized consultation with Dr. Tara Perry and get your GPS map — the coordinates for where you are now and where you want to go.

Did you know that some Great Barrier Reef fish species are spending part of their life cycle in the middle of our city? That's right, marine fish species could be as close as your nearest concrete storm water drain, swimming among abandoned shopping trolleys and discarded beer bottles. In fact, recent research has found more than 60 species of native fish in these waterways.On todays' episode of Word on the Reef, host Tanya Murphy is joined by Phil Laycock from OzFish Unlimited, to explore the amazing biodiversity of our urban waterways, what's being done to restore their habitat, and how we can learn to be better neighbours to our fishy friends. We'll also discuss how restoring long-lost oyster Reefs can revolutionise ecosystems.Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

Die berühmten Korallenriffe sind aufgrund der Erderwärmung in Gefahr. Manche Abschnitte jedoch sind noch intakt. Dies ist der Tiefenströmung zu verdanken, die sie nährt und temperiert. Um diese Strömung zu lokalisieren, werden Wissenschaftlerinnen kreativ. Das Great Barrier Reef ist eines der sieben Weltwunder der Natur und gehört zum Weltnaturerbe der Unesco. Wie alle Korallenriffe bildet es ein einzigartiges Ökosystem, dessen Artenvielfalt für das Gleichgewicht der Ozeane – der anderen Lunge des Planeten – unerlässlich ist. Doch heute ist es aufgrund der Erderwärmung in Gefahr. Ein Team von engagierten, australischen Forschenden setzt alles daran, dieses Naturparadies zu retten. Die Herausforderung ist riesig und die Zeit drängt. Das Great Barrier Reef wird von kalten Strömungen durchzogen, die aus der Tiefe des Meeres kommen, das Wasser temperieren und allen Bewohnern dieses Ökosystems Nahrung liefern – vom kleinsten Seepolypen bis zum Wal, Walhai oder Riesenmanta. Die Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler versuchen, diese Strömungen zu lokalisieren, denn dort sind die Korallen noch intakt und können als Samenbank für die Wiederbelebung der beschädigten Riffe dienen. Also bringen die Forscherinnen Peilsender und andere Messgeräte an den Meeresriesen an. Einfach ist dies nicht, denn die Tiere befinden sich die meiste Zeit unter Wasser. Der Augenblick, in dem sie auftauchen, ist umso bewegender und gibt die Gelegenheit zu unglaublichen Filmaufnahmen.

Die berühmten Korallenriffe sind aufgrund der Erderwärmung in Gefahr. Manche Abschnitte jedoch sind noch intakt. Dies ist der Tiefenströmung zu verdanken, die sie nährt und temperiert. Um diese Strömung zu lokalisieren, werden Wissenschaftlerinnen kreativ. Das Great Barrier Reef ist eines der sieben Weltwunder der Natur und gehört zum Weltnaturerbe der Unesco. Wie alle Korallenriffe bildet es ein einzigartiges Ökosystem, dessen Artenvielfalt für das Gleichgewicht der Ozeane – der anderen Lunge des Planeten – unerlässlich ist. Doch heute ist es aufgrund der Erderwärmung in Gefahr. Ein Team von engagierten, australischen Forschenden setzt alles daran, dieses Naturparadies zu retten. Die Herausforderung ist riesig und die Zeit drängt. Das Great Barrier Reef wird von kalten Strömungen durchzogen, die aus der Tiefe des Meeres kommen, das Wasser temperieren und allen Bewohnern dieses Ökosystems Nahrung liefern – vom kleinsten Seepolypen bis zum Wal, Walhai oder Riesenmanta. Die Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler versuchen, diese Strömungen zu lokalisieren, denn dort sind die Korallen noch intakt und können als Samenbank für die Wiederbelebung der beschädigten Riffe dienen. Also bringen die Forscherinnen Peilsender und andere Messgeräte an den Meeresriesen an. Einfach ist dies nicht, denn die Tiere befinden sich die meiste Zeit unter Wasser. Der Augenblick, in dem sie auftauchen, ist umso bewegender und gibt die Gelegenheit zu unglaublichen Filmaufnahmen.

On today's Destination Special, we're taking you somewhere that, for so many travellers, represents the ultimate holiday feeling: Queensland, Australia.This is a state seven times the size of Britain! A place where one trip can take you from the cultural heartbeat and riverside energy of Brisbane, to the al fresco beach lifestyle of the Gold Coast, to ancient rainforest, island life, wildlife encounters, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures, First Nations storytelling, and one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef.Known as Australia's Sunshine State, Queensland is, of course, famous for its blue skies, golden beaches and that blissful sense of switching off the moment you arrive. But as I discovered through making this episode, it is so much more than that.And that, really, is what makes Queensland so compelling - it's not just one kind of holiday. It's a whole collection of holidays in one place. You can wake up in Brisbane, wandering along the river as the city comes to life, stop for brilliant coffee and world-class food, then be out in nature within minutes, perhaps heading to nearby Minjerribah, also known as North Stradbroke Island, for First Nations culture and extraordinary natural landscapes. You can head south towards the Gold Coast for beach walks, coastal drives, wineries, rainforest and incredible produce. Or you can travel north to the Whitsundays, where Hamilton Island, Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef deliver that almost dreamlike version of Australia with its turquoise water, white sand, sailing, seafood, and warm tropical air.Today's guest is someone who experienced Queensland through one of its great strengths: food. Matt Tebbutt, chef, broadcaster and host of Saturday Kitchen, recently travelled there, eating his way through the state, from riverside restaurants and beachside lunches to extraordinary seafood and island dining.What struck me most in speaking to Matt was that the food became a way into everything else: the landscape, the wildlife, the culture, the openness, the warmth, and that easy-going Aussie outdoor lifestyle. This episode is wanderlust, guaranteed. So let's buckle up and get started.Destination RecapBrisbaneStanley Restaurant, BrisbaneHoward Smith Wharves, BrisbaneJames Street, BrisbaneLone Pine Koala Sanctuary, BrisbaneNorth Stradbroke Island / MinjerribahLady Elliot IslandThe Great Barrier ReefGold CoastRick Shores, Gold CoastTamborine Rainforest SkywalkMason Winery, Mount TamborineThe WhitsundaysHamilton IslandThe Sundays, Hamilton IslandWhitehaven BeachCatseye Pool Club, Hamilton IslandLong Pavilion at qualiaBommie, Hamilton IslandPassage Peak, Hamilton IslandThank you to Tourism and Events Queensland for working with me on this episode. For more information and further inspiration about travelling to Queensland, visit queensland.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit follow or subscribe wherever you're listening. It really helps the podcast grow, allows me to keep bringing you these incredible guests - and it means you're delivered a fresh dose of wanderlust each week.And if you'd like a little more Travel Diaries in your life, you can find me on Instagram and TikTok @hollyrubenstein.Thanks so much for listening, and I'll see you on Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Irwin wasn't just a wildlife presenter, he was a global icon.Known around the world as The Crocodile Hunter, Steve brought energy, danger, humour and pure passion to wildlife television in a way nobody had ever seen before. From wrestling crocodiles in Australia to teaching millions about conservation, he became one of the most loved and recognisable figures on TV.But in 2006, during what should have been another day filming in the ocean, Steve Irwin tragically lost his life after a stingray incident while diving on the Great Barrier Reef.In this Terry Stone Connection reaction video, we look back at the incredible life, legacy and final dive of Steve Irwin. The man who made the world fall in love with wildlife, danger, family and conservation.Let us know your memories of Steve Irwin in the comments.Thanks for watching, and as always… we will see you on the other side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For 65,000 years before computers, satellites, and scientific journals, Australia's first peoples were reading tides, stars, seasons, animal behaviour, currents, and ecosystems with extraordinary precision. Yet until recently, their knowledge was not formally considered alongside Western Science.Now, more research and conservation organisations are recognising that in order to protect places like the Great Barrier Reef, not only do we need better technology and data, but we also need to listen more carefully to the voices of the world's oldest continuous living cultures.This week we're joined by Libby Evans-Illidge from the Australian Institute of Marine Science for an inspiring chat about bridging the divide between two cultures, one step at a time.In this special Reconciliation Week episode, we'll discover how making space for a knowledge system different to our own, can help us better understand and conserve our environment, while also rebuilding our connection with each other.Thumbnail Image: The 'dark emu,' a dark spot in the milky way, with its long neck extended upward in the night sky, was more than just a story. It carried valuable environmental knowledge.Sources and Recommended Reading:Aboriginal people - how to misunderstand their science, by Ray Norris,Chief Research Scientist, CSIRO Astronomy & Space Science.Aboriginal memories of inundation of the Australian coast dating from more than 7000 years ago by Patrick D. Nunn and Nicholas J. ReidLynne KellyThe Memory Code by Lynne KellyFirst Knowledges book collectionWatch: The Australian WarsWatch: The First Inventors Watch: First AustraliansWoppaburra RangersSupport the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

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What if the scuba diving industry has been missing something critical — and two people just figured out how to fix it?Dr. Calina Ouliaris and Simon Lugan, cofounders of Journey Underwater, have developed a groundbreaking wellness framework that's reshaping how divers learn, breathe, and reconnect with their minds underwater (and on land). Their approach — the “Dive In” Framework (also an official PADI specialty course) — challenges the dive industry to go beyond physical safety checklists and finally address the mental and psychological well-being of both students and instructors.In this full-length interview with Calina, we explore:Why traditional dive training is leaving a critical gap in diver wellnessHow the “Dive In” framework transforms learning environments and the significance of pre/post-dive briefings.The role of pace, mindfulness, and internalized safety in building a sustainable dive community.Why this movement could literally save scuba diving

Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton and George Gorman bring you a special bonus episode of The Final Furlong Podcast, previewing Sunday's huge card at the Curragh, headlined by the Irish 1000 Guineas and the Tattersalls Gold Cup.

Australia is home to the world's largest coral reef ecosystem, but conservationists say it's also the country's largest coral fishery. The sustainability of the Great Barrier Reef has been the subject of discussion among environmentalists for quite some time. Now, a group of conservationists have resorted to an unconventional method of putting the spotlight on the situation.

In 2022, a mass stranding of more than 600 sick turtles devastated Hervey Bay in South East Queensland. As volunteers worked tirelessly to rescue them, scientists got to work on solving the puzzle: what caused this disaster?Dr Caitlin Smith is one of the scientists racing to unravel the threats facing our sea turtles before it's too late.Her work has seen her fearlessly leaning out of helicopters to survey seagrass, slip-sliding across stinky mud bogs to rescue half-ton turtles, studying turtle blood samples, and putting baby turtles through fitness tests to understand how our actions are impacting them.In this episode, she explains why these ancient animals are so magnetic, and what we need to do to save them.More info:Assessing the impacts of contaminant exposure on green sea turtles - Dr Caitlin Smith, UniSCPost-flood monitoring of seagrass in Hervey Bay and Great Sandy Strait - JCU TropwaterDugongs and turtles are starving to death in Queensland's seas - and La Nina's floods are to blame - Professor Kathy Townsend, The Conversation.Mon Repos Turtle CentreUniSC Milbi Centre: Sea Turtle Research and Conservation Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

Das Great Barrier Reef ist ein einzigartiges Ökosystem, doch heute sind die berühmten Korallenriffe aufgrund der Erderwärmung in Gefahr. Raine Island im Norden ist der weltweit grösste Nistplatz der Grünen Meeresschildkröte. Wissenschaftler versuchen das Naturparadies zu retten. Das Great Barrier Reef ist eines der sieben Weltwunder der Natur und gehört zum Weltnaturerbe der Unesco. Wie alle Korallenriffe bildet es ein einzigartiges Ökosystem, dessen Artenvielfalt für das Gleichgewicht der Ozeane unerlässlich ist. Doch heute ist es aufgrund der Erderwärmung in Gefahr. Ein Team von engagierten australischen Wissenschaftlerinnen setzt alles daran, dieses Naturparadies zu retten. Die Herausforderung ist riesig und die Zeit drängt. Raine Island im Norden des Great Barrier Reef ist der weltweit grösste Nistplatz der Grünen Meeresschildkröte. Jedes Jahr kommen mehr als 60'000 Tiere auf die kleine Insel. Sie sind für das ökologische Gleichgewicht der Korallenriffe wichtig, denn sie ernähren sich von Algen, die die Korallen befallen und ersticken können. Doch der Anstieg des Meeresspiegels und zunehmende Stürme zerstören die Inselufer und machen den Nestbau immer schwieriger. Wenn die Schildkröten es trotzdem schaffen, laufen sie Gefahr, dass ihre Eier weggeschwemmt werden und absterben. Fünf Jahre lang arbeitet ein Team von engagierten Helferinnen daran, die Strände umzugestalten, anzuheben und wieder zugänglich zu machen. Bald ist Brutzeit. Wird es den Wächtern des Great Barrier Reef gelingen, dieses Naturparadies zu retten und die Katastrophe abzuwenden?

Das Great Barrier Reef ist ein einzigartiges Ökosystem, doch heute sind die berühmten Korallenriffe aufgrund der Erderwärmung in Gefahr. Raine Island im Norden ist der weltweit grösste Nistplatz der Grünen Meeresschildkröte. Wissenschaftler versuchen das Naturparadies zu retten. Das Great Barrier Reef ist eines der sieben Weltwunder der Natur und gehört zum Weltnaturerbe der Unesco. Wie alle Korallenriffe bildet es ein einzigartiges Ökosystem, dessen Artenvielfalt für das Gleichgewicht der Ozeane unerlässlich ist. Doch heute ist es aufgrund der Erderwärmung in Gefahr. Ein Team von engagierten australischen Wissenschaftlerinnen setzt alles daran, dieses Naturparadies zu retten. Die Herausforderung ist riesig und die Zeit drängt. Raine Island im Norden des Great Barrier Reef ist der weltweit grösste Nistplatz der Grünen Meeresschildkröte. Jedes Jahr kommen mehr als 60'000 Tiere auf die kleine Insel. Sie sind für das ökologische Gleichgewicht der Korallenriffe wichtig, denn sie ernähren sich von Algen, die die Korallen befallen und ersticken können. Doch der Anstieg des Meeresspiegels und zunehmende Stürme zerstören die Inselufer und machen den Nestbau immer schwieriger. Wenn die Schildkröten es trotzdem schaffen, laufen sie Gefahr, dass ihre Eier weggeschwemmt werden und absterben. Fünf Jahre lang arbeitet ein Team von engagierten Helferinnen daran, die Strände umzugestalten, anzuheben und wieder zugänglich zu machen. Bald ist Brutzeit. Wird es den Wächtern des Great Barrier Reef gelingen, dieses Naturparadies zu retten und die Katastrophe abzuwenden?

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Eighty feet underwater off the coast of Australia, diving the Great Barrier Reef, financial advisor coach Ray Sclafani watched the largest octopus he had ever seen move slowly across the reef. No urgency. No wasted motion. Just complete awareness. And as it moved, it changed color instantly and seamlessly blending into coral, rock, sand, and fish in real time. It was not reacting late. It was adapting continuously. In this episode of Building the Billion Dollar Business, Ray connects that moment to a Harvard Business Review article "Become an Octopus Organization" and makes the case that the most adaptive firms in wealth management are the ones that will sense and respond in real time while others are still waiting for direction. The world most advisory firms were built for is long gone. The model that replaces it is already here.What you will learn in this episodeWhy most organizations are still built like machines and why that model is failing in today's environmentWhat the Harvard Business Review's octopus organization model means for wealth management firms and their leadersThe difference between a complicated world and a complex one and why you cannot script your way through the latterWhy only 12% of businesses produce sustained results after transformation efforts and what the systemic miss actually isHow moving decision-making closer to the client transforms how people think, act, and contribute inside a firmWhy organizations deeply focused on creating client value are three times more likely to lead in revenue growthHow the leader's role must shift from directing work to shaping the system by removing friction, creating clarity, and making ownership visibleWhat the octopus model teaches about coordination over control and fluidity over rigidityKey insight from this episodeThe firms that learn how to adapt inside this environment in real time are the ones that will grow, scale, and ultimately endure. The rest will keep trying to push harder on systems that were built for a different world. And that rarely ends well.Resources and references mentionedHarvard Business Review — Become an Octopus OrganizationThe Octopus Organization — book by Jaina Werner and Phil LeBrun, executives in residence of Enterprise Strategy at Amazon Web Services, LondonCoaching questions for reflectionAs your firm grows over the next three years, where will you need to shift decision making closer to the client so your team can respond in real time instead of waiting for direction?If you stepped back and redesigned your organization to better adapt to change, what would you stop doing first so your team can take more ownership and think more interdependently?Building the Billion Dollar Business is hosted by Ray Sclafani, founder and CEO of ClientWise, the financial services industry's leading executive coaching and team development firm for elite advisors and wealth management teams.Find Ray and the ClientWise Team on the ClientWise website or LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Professor Kathy Townsend knew she wanted to be a marine biologist from the age of five, and completed her very first dive in a frozen Canadian lake. But it was the moment a five-metre manta ray draped its tail over her shoulder like an affectionate cat that she knew she had truly found her calling.Since then, Kathy has followed manta rays around the world, appeared in a documentary with Sir David Attenborough, and even been swept into a swirling manta-ray feeding vortex. She greets her favourite mantas with a wink, and some even come to her for toothbrush scratches.But these intelligent and gentle giants are under threat. In this episode, Kathy shares the magic of manta rays, the mysteries scientists are still trying to solve, and why the race to understand and protect them has never been more urgent.We just HAD to make this a bonus-length episode because Kathy has SO many incredible stories about mantas which are absolutely not-to-be-missed!Thumbnail Image: Professor Townsend collecting a DNA sample with a toothbrush. Photo by Amelia Armstrong.Submit manta sightings: Project MantaProf Townsend's book: A Field Guide to the Vertebrates of Lady Elliot Island, Great Barrier Reef.Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

When Professor Helene Marsh first began researching dugongs on the Great Barrier Reef, the only ones she encountered were dead - tangled in fishing nets.Then, in the 1990s, Queensland became the centre of a fierce conservation battle known as the “Dugong Wars”. No torpedoes were fired, but the conflict between marine scientists, industry groups and governments was intense, as researchers like Professor Marsh fought to remove nets from critical dugong habitat.Today, dugongs face even greater threats, from climate change and habitat loss to extreme weather and declining seagrass meadows. In this episode, Professor Marsh shares the remarkable story of the Dugong Wars, the science behind these elusive “mermaids of the sea”, and the urgent mission to ensure they survive into the future.Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

He's broken several world records: largest group skydive, longest scuba dive on a single tank—and the most species of nudibranchs ever found on a single dive (71).He's spent 23 years chasing these tiny creatures, building a global following of more than 60,000 people who are equally obsessed.But what even is a nudibranch—and why are thousands of people going nuts over them?Well, they dress like drag queens, some of them can fire miniature deadly spears out of their flubbery bits, and some can even walk on water like Jesus — but upside down, and with only one foot.In this fun and outlandish interview with the world's biggest nudie fanatic, we get up close and personal with these outrageously beautiful, neon-coloured ocean jewels found in every corner of our seas.Listeners be warned: nudibranchs can be surprisingly addictive.(I mean, JUST LOOK at the nudibranch in the thumbnail image. Does he look like he's the slightest bit bothered by ANYTHING or ANYONE? Go off, you fabulous creature!)More info:Gary's Website, Gallery and Blog: www.nudibranch.com.auGary's Facebook Page: Nudibranch Central'My Nudibranch Passion': Short film about Gary showing his dive site at the Mooloolah River and many of the nudibranchs discussed in this episode."Dive Into the Exotic World of Nudibranchs, the Spectacular Slugs of the Sea" - article about Gary in Smithsonian Magazine.Cyclone Maila News Audio: Australian Broadcasting Association.Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is concerned about the Great Barrier Reef - warning Australia to do more to protect it or risk an “In Danger” listing. So how serious is this threat, and are governments doing enough to respond?This week we're joined by marine ecologist Dr Lissa Schindler from the Australian Marine Conservation Society to unpack what's behind UNESCO's warnings - and what we need to do about it.Plus, we take a closer look at a summer of extremes: from coral bleaching to Cyclone Narelle's impacts on marine life and coastal communities from the Great Barrier Reef to Ningaloo Reef.Thumbnail Image: Clownfish in bleached anemone, 28 March 2026, Tanya Murphy.Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

We've done series on 2 weeks on a continent, 2 more weeks on a continent, and now, we're discussing how to spend 2 weeks on a continent based on the 5 senses (taste, smell, touch, sound, and feel). And this week is 2 weeks in Oceania! From hiking the Milford Track and sipping wine in Marlborough Sound in New Zealand to witnessing the beauty of Uluru and diving at the Great Barrier Reef, these are 2 week trips that are well worth it! Where would you spend 2 weeks in Oceania to satisfy the 5 senses? Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Ultimate Hikes New Zealand Milford Track Tour: https://www.ultimatehikes.co.nz/multi-day-guided-walks/milford-track -Marlborough Wine Tours: https://marlboroughwinetours.co.nz/ -Franz Josef Heli-Hike: https://getyourguide.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/vyg0dkxwtT -Waitamo Glowworm Caves: https://www.waitomo.com/glowworms-and-caves/waitomo-glowworm-caves -Ruakuri Cave Tour: https://www.waitomo.com/glowworms-and-caves/ruakuri-cave   Want to support our work? You can buy us a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/worldwidehoneymoon  Need help planning your trip to France? Check out my trip consulting page: https://francevoyager.com/france-travel-consulting-custom-itineraries/  Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/francevoyager/   Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2

Today's headlines include: Israel has given its support to a U.S. ceasefire deal with Iran, but warned the agreement does not include Lebanon. Meanwhile, Australian and global share markets have lifted after news the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith will remain in custody for over a week after being charged with multiple war crimes. And today’s good news: Researchers have identified an important juvenile green sea turtle habitat on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy TassellProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scientists have discovered that damselfish on the Great Barrier Reef speak faster than the same species in WA, meaning fish have regional accents. That alone was enough. But we also learned that crows hold grudges against specific humans and warn other crows about them, cows have best friends they hang out with in the field, queen ants live up to 30 years while regular ants get two, and zebras fart every single time they run. It is propulsion. Nature is unhinged and we are obsessed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Critics said it would never work. But after 30 years of surveying reefs the hard way - diving with a slate and pencil - marine ecologist Brett Kettle knew there had to be a better way. So he built one.In this episode of Word on the Reef, Tanya Murphy sits down with Brett and the team behind Flying Fish Technologies to reveal the Vertigo 3 Glider—an underwater drone that could revolutionise how we monitor and protect the ocean.Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

Jack Nicklaus is widely regarded as an American hero—though it's hard to measure a life defined by excellence, integrity, and generosity. He is far more than one of the greatest golfers in history; his impact reaches well beyond the game. What he and his wife Barbara Nicklaus have done for children's healthcare is nothing short of extraordinary. Through the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation, they have raised hundreds of millions of dollars to support pediatric care, benefiting Nicklaus Children's Hospital and a broad network of pediatric centers across South Florida. His contributions have been recognized at the highest levels. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by the President of the United States, as well as the Congressional Gold Medal. He is also a recipient of the Lincoln Medal, honoring both his philanthropic and entrepreneurial achievements. As the golf world reflects on the approaching 40th anniversary of his sixth green jacket at Augusta National Golf Club during The Masters Tournament, demand for his time—and his story—has never been greater. We're especially grateful he chose to share it with us. Away from golf, fishing has played a meaningful role in his life—something many people don't realize. Over the years, he has pursued a wide range of game fish around the world, including landing a remarkable 1,358-pound blue marlin off Australia's Great Barrier Reef shortly before winning the Australian Open in 1978. From bonefish and Atlantic salmon to permit and beyond, he has spent decades exploring distant waters with a fly rod in hand. In this episode, we talk about that unforgettable day at Augusta nearly forty years ago, how he managed pressure at the highest level, his legacy in and beyond golf, his philanthropic work, and his lifelong passion for fishing. Thank you, Jack, for the humility, kindness, and generosity you continue to show—qualities that define not just a champion, but one of our nation's enduring heroes.

What has eyes on the tips of its 20 arms, venomous spines, is almost impossible to kill — and is munching the world's largest reef?Meet the crown-of-thorns starfish.Professor Morgan Pratchett has spent years studying this formidable predator. He's been on the pointy end of one more than once — and lived to tell the tale.In this episode, he reveals new research that could help tackle this army of millions.To listen to the EXTENDED version of this interview, subscribe here!Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

For decades, renowned environmental writer Elizabeth Kolbert has taken readers to remote corners of the planet to understand how all life is connected—and how our planet is changing. She's covered everything from the collapse of insect populations to the success of one town's effort to go carbon neutral.  Host Flora Lichtman speaks with Kolbert about the undeniable heaviness of our current climate moment, how the splendor of the Great Barrier Reef “tilted” her worldview, and the messy business of trying to solve environmental problems.  In March and April, the Science Friday Book Club is reading Kolbert's latest book, “Life on a Little-Known Planet.” It's a collection of essays she's written over the years. Check out the Book Club to read along. Guest: Elizabeth Kolbert is a staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of several books, including “Life on a Little-Known Planet: Dispatches from a Changing World.” Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Drift beneath the surface and into the luminous stillness of the Great Barrier Reef.In this immersive sleep hypnosis journey, you'll be gently guided into deep relaxation as you explore the tranquil underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. Surrounded by softly swaying coral gardens, shimmering turquoise waters, and the rhythmic hush of the ocean, your body begins to release tension and your mind grows calm and clear.With soothing guidance and progressive relaxation techniques, you'll feel as though you are floating effortlessly beneath the waves. The gentle movement of the sea carries your thoughts away. Worries dissolve into the vast blue. Each breath becomes slower, deeper, more peaceful.This guided sleep meditation is designed to help ease anxiety, quiet overthinking, and support deep, restorative sleep. Whether you're unwinding after a long day or seeking relief from insomnia, this underwater sanctuary invites you to surrender fully.Tonight, let the ocean hold you.Let the reef cradle you in silence.And allow yourself to drift into a peaceful, healing sleep.

The largest known coral colony to date has been discovered off the coast of Australia — over 100 meters long and the size of a soccer field. It was found by a mother-daughter team as part of a citizen research project. The discovery shows how much of the Great Barrier Reef remains unexplored — but at the same time falls during a period of massive coral loss due to climate change, heat stress and environmental pollution. A report on hope, research, and the fragile future of a unique ecosystem. - Vor der Küste Australiens ist die bislang größte bekannte Korallenkolonie entdeckt worden – über 100 Meter lang und so groß wie ein Fußballfeld. Gefunden wurde sie von einem Mutter-Tochter-Team im Rahmen eines Bürgerforschungsprojekts. Die Entdeckung zeigt, wie viel im Great Barrier Reef noch unerforscht ist – fällt aber zugleich in eine Zeit massiver Korallenverluste durch Klimawandel, Hitzestress und Umweltbelastungen. Ein Bericht über Hoffnung, Forschung und die fragile Zukunft eines einzigartigen Ökosystems.

As climate change, coral bleaching and biodiversity loss dominate the news, many people are experiencing something psychologists now call eco-grief or climate anxiety — the emotional response to witnessing environmental change.To unpack the connection between mental health, climate change and our relationship with nature - this week we're joined by Dr Chloe Watfern, an artist and postdoctoral psychology researcher with the University of New South Wales and the Black Dog Institute, who lives on Magnetic Island on the Great Barrier Reef.We'll cover why environmental grief and climate anxiety are normal human responses, how creativity can help people process ecological loss, how parents can talk to children about climate change without overwhelming them, and much more.It's an honest, thoughtful and ultimately hopeful conversation about loving the places that matter to us — even when they're under threat.To hear the extended version of this episode, subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/wordonthereefpodcastMORE INFO:Writing Through Eco-Grief Workshop: Cairns, Tue 24th March 2026, 6pm-7:30pm.EcoMinds Open Letter by mental health professionals - Climate science, not climate silence: Safe, accurate climate education helps, not harms, young Australians' mental health.Psychology for a Safe ClimateClimate Cafe EventsSupport the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now! Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action! Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National Statement Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas! Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future! Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef! WWF Australia: Protect Nature Rising Tide: ...

It's time for DIE Variety Hour, where we present you death-related stories to tickle your fancy! We present to you a rare case of someone mistaken for dead on the precipice of being cremated; a lottery for coveted Paris burial plots with a costly but cool catch; the terrifying answer to the common worry, “What if I don't make it back onto the cruise ship before it leaves port?” (hint: death); and a kooky caste of nuns trying to make their way home. Join us for good times and hearty laughs… while you can!P.S. Welcome to the DIE Crew, Joey! He's been on board writing blurbs and helping with show research for a few months now, so feel free to give him a ghostly disembodied wave as you listen. Cheers!Links of Note:Thai woman due for cremation found alive in coffinhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/25/everyone-was-startled-thai-woman-due-for-cremation-found-alive-in-coffinParis residents can enter lottery to share cemetery space with Jim Morrison and Oscar Wildehttps://www.cnn.com/2025/11/05/travel/paris-cemetery-lottery-scli-intlCruise passenger, 80, found dead after being abandoned on Great Barrier Reef islandhttps://apnews.com/article/australia-cruise-passenger-dead-abandoned-island-reef-8bf78d604872df4804bb29bd09d53689Meet the Austrian nuns who fled a care home to break into their old conventhttps://www.npr.org/2025/11/04/g-s1-95178/austria-nuns-flee#deathiseverything #DeathIsEverythingPodcast  #DIEwithMarianne #DIEwithMarianneandChris #DIEwithMCA #deathinpsiration #deathpodcast #LApodcast #takingchances #landoftheliving #varietyhour #notquitedead #ParisCemeteries #deathlottery #cruiseshipdeaths #nunsontherunThanks for listening, Land of the Living! Subscribe, and follow us on Instagram @die.podcast  for updates! Check out deathiseverything.com for merchandise, our mailing list, and more!

He's a software engineer by day – but in his free time, he cleans up trash in the San Francisco Bay area. A heartbreaking moment in a hospital room led to a ripple effect of kindness for six siblings in foster care. This app helps foster kids understand their rights. Mother-daughter divers made a surprising discovery in the Great Barrier Reef. A 77-year-old man with a motorcycle says now is the best time to chase a world record.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Randi Kaye, Tamara Hardingham-Gill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's a software engineer by day – but in his free time, he cleans up trash in the San Francisco Bay area. A heartbreaking moment in a hospital room led to a ripple effect of kindness for six siblings in foster care. This app helps foster kids understand their rights. Mother-daughter divers made a surprising discovery in the Great Barrier Reef. A 77-year-old man with a motorcycle says now is the best time to chase a world record.  Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here.  Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco  Producer: Eryn Mathewson   Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin  Editorial Support: Randi Kaye, Tamara Hardingham-Gill  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you know coral skeletons contain a record of every flood event in Queensland since 1648?We often hear that climate and water pollution conditions on the Great Barrier Reef have changed dramatically since pre-industrial times. But how do we actually know that? After all, weather records only stretch back just over a century, and systematic water quality monitoring only began in the 1980s.The answer is written in the corals themselves. By extracting a core sample — much like studying tree rings — scientists can read the chemical signatures locked inside the growth layers of coral skeletons, revealing what ocean conditions were like hundreds of years ago.So what stories are those coral cores telling us? To find out, we're joined today by Dr Stephen Lewis, Senior Principal Research Officer specialising in water quality at James Cook University in Townsville.Support the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now! Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action! Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National Statement Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas! Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future! Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef! WWF Australia: Protect Nature Rising Tide: ...

The rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East is now sending shockwaves through global aviation, with major airspace closures and key international travel hubs suddenly out of action. So what does it mean for Australians planning to travel overseas? In this episode, Natarsha Belling is joined by aviation expert Professor Ron Bartsch, who explains why this disruption could be the most significant to hit global travel since COVID. With major Middle Eastern airline hubs like Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi affected, airlines are scrambling to reroute flights through Asia -- triggering delays, reduced capacity and the likelihood of soaring airfares. Headlines: Qatar has evacuated residents near the US embassy in Doha Canadian PM Mark Carney hasn’t ruled out the Canadian military joining the Middle East conflict Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has had his application for bail denied while he awaits a retrial for the alleged murder of 73-year-old Carol Clay The US House Oversight Committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi A man has been airlifted to hospital after being attacked by a shark on the Great Barrier Reef Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if retirement isn't about doing less, but about becoming more? George Jerjian spent his career as a retirement mindset coach, helping others navigate life after work. Then he decided to practice what he preached. He planned an 80-day round-the-world journey, intentionally choosing unfamiliar countries where he'd be forced out of his comfort zone and into transformation. This greatest hits crossover from Stacking Adventures brings George's story to the basement, not because it's about exotic travel (though the destinations are incredible), but because it illustrates something crucial about the retirement mindset. The question isn't whether you can afford to travel. The question is whether you're willing to reinvent yourself when the structure of work disappears. George shares the planning behind his epic journey, including why he used a travel agent (yes, really), how he chose destinations that would challenge him rather than just relax him, and what each stop taught him about identity, purpose, and staying relevant after a career ends. From South Africa's Robben Island and a five day safari that taught him about patience, to Australia's Great Barrier Reef and a Melbourne Immigration Museum exhibit that forced him to rethink identity, to New Zealand's Milford Sound and a Maori dance lesson about seeking approval, to Japan's samurai service culture and Hiroshima's lesson in resilience, to Canada's awe inducing Rockies and French-flavored Quebec. Every stop was chosen deliberately to teach him something, not just show him something. The conversation explores his DARE method for retirement planning, why so many retirees struggle with identity once their business cards disappear, and how intentional travel creates the mindset shift that makes retirement feel expansive rather than diminishing. Along the way, Joe and Crystal plug the "Where in the World is Crystal Hammond?" guessing game (she's not in the continental U.S. or Aruba), announce Seattle and Boston community meetups, and mention the Vault tool for credit monitoring. Plus, you'll hear about George's book, Odyssey of an Elder: Around the World in 80 Days. What You'll Learn: • Why retirement success depends on mindset transformation, not just financial preparation • George's DARE method for retirement planning and identity • How to plan transformational travel versus just vacation travel • Why choosing unfamiliar destinations matters more than comfortable ones • What each stop on George's journey taught him about life after work • How travel forces identity shifts that make retirement feel expansive • Why so many retirees struggle once their professional identity disappears • Practical strategies for reinventing yourself when work ends • How to use travel as a tool for personal growth, not just leisure This Episode Is For You If: • You're approaching retirement and worried about losing your identity • You've saved enough money but haven't thought about who you'll become • You're recently retired and struggling with the transition • You want retirement to feel like expansion, not contraction • You believe travel can transform you, not just entertain you Question for You: If you could take an 80-day trip designed to transform you (not just relax you), where would you go and why? Drop your answer in the comments or the Basement Facebook group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if retirement isn't about doing less, but about becoming more? George Jerjian spent his career as a retirement mindset coach, helping others navigate life after work. Then he decided to practice what he preached. He planned an 80-day round-the-world journey, intentionally choosing unfamiliar countries where he'd be forced out of his comfort zone and into transformation. This greatest hits crossover from Stacking Adventures brings George's story to the basement, not because it's about exotic travel (though the destinations are incredible), but because it illustrates something crucial about the retirement mindset. The question isn't whether you can afford to travel. The question is whether you're willing to reinvent yourself when the structure of work disappears. George shares the planning behind his epic journey, including why he used a travel agent (yes, really), how he chose destinations that would challenge him rather than just relax him, and what each stop taught him about identity, purpose, and staying relevant after a career ends. From South Africa's Robben Island and a five day safari that taught him about patience, to Australia's Great Barrier Reef and a Melbourne Immigration Museum exhibit that forced him to rethink identity, to New Zealand's Milford Sound and a Maori dance lesson about seeking approval, to Japan's samurai service culture and Hiroshima's lesson in resilience, to Canada's awe inducing Rockies and French-flavored Quebec. Every stop was chosen deliberately to teach him something, not just show him something. The conversation explores his DARE method for retirement planning, why so many retirees struggle with identity once their business cards disappear, and how intentional travel creates the mindset shift that makes retirement feel expansive rather than diminishing. Along the way, Joe and Crystal plug the "Where in the World is Crystal Hammond?" guessing game (she's not in the continental U.S. or Aruba), announce Seattle and Boston community meetups, and mention the Vault tool for credit monitoring. Plus, you'll hear about George's book, Odyssey of an Elder: Around the World in 80 Days. What You'll Learn: • Why retirement success depends on mindset transformation, not just financial preparation • George's DARE method for retirement planning and identity • How to plan transformational travel versus just vacation travel • Why choosing unfamiliar destinations matters more than comfortable ones • What each stop on George's journey taught him about life after work • How travel forces identity shifts that make retirement feel expansive • Why so many retirees struggle once their professional identity disappears • Practical strategies for reinventing yourself when work ends • How to use travel as a tool for personal growth, not just leisure This Episode Is For You If: • You're approaching retirement and worried about losing your identity • You've saved enough money but haven't thought about who you'll become • You're recently retired and struggling with the transition • You want retirement to feel like expansion, not contraction • You believe travel can transform you, not just entertain you Question for You: If you could take an 80-day trip designed to transform you (not just relax you), where would you go and why? Drop your answer in the comments or the Basement Facebook group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send a textWonder what luxury at sea really takes when the cameras stop rolling? We sit with Captain Kerry Titheradge from Bravo's Below Deck, a leader trusted with 300-foot vessels and volatile reality TV moments. We unpack the true costs of chartering a superyacht, why five-star hotel service can't match a dialed-in crew at sea, and how leadership—not boat handling—is the captain's hardest job. We get a candid look at production rhythms, safety priorities, and the moment a cameraman helped avert disaster. Then we slip into adventure mode: Cappadocia's sunrise balloons, Fethiye's paragliding cliffs, Dubrovnik's stone ramparts, Kotor's dramatic bay, and Australia's trifecta of the Great Barrier Reef, the Outback, and Barossa Valley vineyards where kangaroos hop between rows. Back in Florida, Kerry chases quiet flight on an e-foil, skimming above water in search of small, perfect moments.That ethos flows into Yachting Concepts, his company guiding new owners—especially under 100 feet. Buying a yacht is the easy part; stewardship is the real voyage. Kerry closes with a Maldives memory threaded through Middle Eastern terminals alive with peaceful diversity, coral gardens facing climate pressures, and a solo ascent of the Eiffel Tower on the way home.If you enjoyed this sea-level view of luxury, leadership, and adventure, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more curious travelers can find us. **Our guest, Captain Kerry Titheradge, CEO of Yachting Concepts, appeared for three years on Bravo TV's popular reality show Below Deck.Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to dozens of guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has produced over 125 travel episodes! New episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. All episodes are also on her website: placesirememberlealane.com_____Travel vlogs of featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now also drop on YouTube.  

Marine protected areas now cover more than 8 percent of the global ocean. Governments announce new boundaries. Press releases celebrate historic milestones. But here is the uncomfortable truth: a line on a map does not stop illegal fishing. In this episode, we break down why enforcement, not designation, is the real driver of ocean recovery, and why many so called protected areas still struggle with noncompliance. Enforcement capacity, staffing levels, and stable funding predict ecological success better than size alone. Drawing on findings from Gill et al. 2017 in Nature, we examine how marine protected areas with adequate patrols and monitoring can have up to three times higher fish biomass than underfunded sites. From Papahānaumokuākea in Hawaiʻi to Bonaire, Cabo Pulmo, and the Great Barrier Reef, the pattern is consistent: where officers are present, and budgets are stable, ecosystems recover. Where patrol boats sit docked, illegal fishing continues. This episode also explores what happens when funding collapses, patrols are interrupted, and monitoring programs end. Weak enforcement creates gaps. Gaps invite intrusion. And once trust erodes within coastal communities, compliance becomes harder to rebuild. Protection works when it is real. Real protection requires presence. If you care about whether ocean conservation promises actually deliver results, this episode will change how you think about marine protection. Follow the show to stay informed on the ocean every weekday. Support Independent Podcasts: https://www.speakupforblue.com/patreon Help fund a new seagrass podcast: https://www.speakupforblue.com/seagrass Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube    

Episode Description Making babies is expensive. For pretty much every species on the planet, reproduction is supposed to be the ultimate metabolic investment—a massive energy drain that can make organisms vulnerable to stress, predators, and environmental change. Except there's a small shark walking around the Great Barrier Reef that apparently didn't get the memo. In this episode of our Ocean Lovin' series, we explore groundbreaking research from James Cook University that's forcing scientists to completely rethink what they know about the costs of reproduction. Epaulette sharks—those amazing little "walking sharks" that can literally stroll across reef flats on their fins—can produce complex egg cases with developing embryos inside without any measurable increase in energy use. Zero. Zilch. Nada. It's like building a house without buying any extra lumber. Join hosts Andrew Kornblatt and Dr. Frances Farabaugh, along with returning guest co-host Dr. Skylar Bayer, as we dive into this surprising discovery with Professor Jodie Rummer from James Cook University. We'll explore how her team measured something no one had measured before—the metabolic cost of egg-laying in sharks—and what they found challenges fundamental assumptions about reproduction in the ocean. We'll learn about the "pay as you go" hypothesis, discover why a tiny organ might be working overtime without changing the whole shark's energy budget, and explore what this means for sharks facing climate change. From the controlled environment of the lab to wild populations scattered across the Great Barrier Reef, this research reveals that evolution has equipped some species with surprising tools for survival that we're only beginning to understand. Content Advisory: This Ocean Lovin' episode deals with mature subjects related to marine reproduction. Please listen to the full episode before sharing with younger audiences. Featured Guest Professor Jodie Rummer Professor of Marine Biology, James Cook University, Australia Conservation physiologist specializing in sharks and coral reef fishes Leads shark physiology research team at JCU's Marine and Aquaculture Research Facility Maintains a breeding colony of epaulette sharks for multi-generational research Expert in how marine organisms cope with climate change stressors (temperature, ocean acidification, low oxygen) Key Topics Covered The Discovery First direct measurement of metabolic costs of egg-laying in sharks Completely flat metabolic rate across reproductive cycle—no energy spike 37 trials, nearly 200 eggs, almost 100 reproductive cycles The Science How scientists measure metabolic rate through oxygen uptake The "pay as you go" hypothesis: income breeding vs. stored energy The nidamental gland paradox: tiny organ, massive output Blood chemistry and hormone stability during reproduction Epaulette Shark Biology One of nine "walking shark" species with modified pectoral fins Can survive zero oxygen conditions for several hours Endemic to Great Barrier Reef, living in extreme reef flat environments Produce two eggs every ~19 days during breeding season Four-month embryonic development period Climate Change Implications Challenging the assumption that "reproduction will be the first thing to go" under stress Potential resilience in warming oceans—but limits unknown Effects of elevated temperatures on embryo development and hatchling size Importance of protecting critical habitats where adaptations can function Future Research Directions Testing upper limits of reproductive efficiency under warming Local adaptation across Great Barrier Reef populations Immune function in mothers and hatchlings under stress Applications to other shark species and conservation strategies Featured Research Primary Study: Wheeler, C.R., Awruch, C.A., Mandelman, J.W., & Rummer, J.L. (2025). "Assessing the metabolic and physiological costs of oviparity in the epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum)." Biology Open, 14(11). DOI: 10.1242/bio.062076 Lead Author: Dr. Carolyn Wheeler (recent JCU PhD graduate) Resources & Links Research Institution: James Cook University Marine and Aquaculture Research Facility, Townsville, Australia JCU Marine Biology Conservation Organizations: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority IUCN Shark Specialist Group Press Coverage: JCU News Release ScienceDaily Article Episode Credits Hosts: Andrew Kornblatt - Climate and Ocean Communications Specialist, Producer Dr. Frances Farabaugh - Shark Ecologist, Aquanaut Guest Co-Host: Dr. Skylar Bayer - Marine Ecologist (Shellfish Population Dynamics, Fertilization Ecology, Science Communication) Featured Guest: Professor Jodie Rummer - James Cook University

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is one of the richest and most complex natural ecosystems on earth, and it's home to over 600 species of coral – marine animals that are most closely related to jellyfish. But the coral is under threat, with climate change, ocean acidification and marine heatwaves endangering the reef and the many iconic animals that depend on it. CrowdScience listener Felix, aged 9, wants to know what we're doing to protect it, and presenter Caroline Steel is on the case. In this special edition of CrowdScience, we follow scientists from Australia's Institute of Marine Science as they attempt to restore the reef with baby corals that they've nurtured in experimental tanks at their Sea Simulator facility on the country's northeast coast. This experiment kicked off in December, as the researchers recreated the annual mass coral spawning event in controlled conditions, manipulating temperature, pH, light, and nutrients to breed coral baby that they can then use to reseed damaged sections of reef. After loading up a lorry full of corals and waving it goodbye, Caroline heads north for a rendezvous at dawn, as the corals are loaded onto a boat in Cairns. She travels across the coral sea with marine biologists from AIMS, and is on hand as the corals are introduced to their new home in the ocean. This is just the beginning - a proof of principle. In future years, the scientists are hoping to reseed heat-tolerant corals, and to scale up and automate this work. But even then, is the scale of the problem too big? Can we restore a reef area the size of Japan, or is it too late? Presenter: Caroline Steel Producer: Marnie Chesterton Editor: Ben Motley (Photo: Orange-lined triggerfish by coral in beautiful blue water - stock photo. Credit: treetstreet/Getty Images)

Host Shrek opens the Noob Spearo podcast with a listener voice message from Matt sharing ear-care tips for divers (coconut oil drops before diving and periodic rinses with a 50/50 vinegar and alcohol mix). The episode then jumps into a last-day, post-trip recap of the Whitsundays Sail & Spear Trip, with Sam the Waterman explaining the context: sailing through the Whitsunday Islands to the outer Great Barrier Reef, hundreds of fish landed across the trip, multiple 20kg+ GTs caught on rod and line between spearfishing sessions, and notable catches like Red Throat and Spangled Emperor on luncheon meat, alongside strong crew bonding. In a roundtable-style debrief, guests and instructors share highlights, misses, and "frother" shoutouts: exhaustion from consecutive days of diving, stories of drift dives and tidal creek/lagoon systems, Spanish mackerel attempts using throw flashers and diver formations, bull sharks around the boat, and lessons on relaxing during deep dives (relax jaw, hands, feet; free-float the top 10m). Several divers celebrate first-time or milestone catches including yellow lip emperor, coral trout, Red Throat Emperor, Red Emperor, parrotfish, and multiple GTs landed early in the morning. The group emphasizes buddy diving, safety, instruction quality (notably Tim), and the unique Great Barrier Reef scenery. The episode closes with details on how to join future Sail & Spear charters via spearfishingcourses.com.au, plus a push to watch the video version on YouTube/Spotify and check out the revamped Noob Spearo YouTube channel with help from Sam the Waterman. Important Times 00:00 Podcast intro and where to watch 00:48 Ear care equalization tip 02:11 How to send a voice message 02:38 Sam sets the scene 05:10 Day three recap begins 06:24 Exhaustion and wetsuit woes 07:59 Dive buddy teamwork highlights 09:14 Spanish mackerel scramble 10:22 Trip reflections and family plans 12:24 Ryan's end of trip debrief 14:39 Ja's rampage Pete and fishing lord 17:06 Sponsor break Neptonics ad 18:01 Tony's highlights and firsts 20:15 Liv's injury and deep dive tips 23:56 Laws first fish and mega froths 28:05 Captain Crispy shoutouts and bull sharks 30:39 Steve and Liv buddy diving synchronicity 36:32 Steve on ego and lessons 38:18 Blaze reefscapes and gratitude 41:43 Big Chiz on misses and trout recovery 45:57 Trip Reflections 47:01 Sponsor Adreno Deal 47:46 Neptonics Gear Promo 48:44 Aon Coral Trout Story 51:50 Brogan Big Day Recap 55:32 Aussie Shrek Creek Dives 59:54 Lord Nick Reef Takeaways 01:06:38 Pete Last Session Push 01:08:31 Aqualyte Cramp Fix 01:09:01 Adam and Huss Chaos 01:18:30 Sam Roller Breaks 01:24:07 Tim Wrap Up Lessons 01:28:21 Final Call To Join Links Mentioned, Partner Deals and Discounts

What happens when discovery turns to disaster — and survival hangs on a sliver of luck? How close did Joseph Banks come to losing everything he had collected, and his life with it? And how did coral, disease, and chance shape one of the most important scientific voyages in history?Join John and Patrick as the Endeavour smashes onto the Great Barrier Reef, limps into Batavia, and is transformed from a ship of discovery into a floating hospital - a brutal reminder that Banks's botanical triumphs were forged on the very edge of catastrophe.----------In Sponsorship with J&K Fresh.The customs broker who is your fruit and veggies' personal bodyguard. Learn more here!-----------Join the History of Fresh Produce Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Support us!Share this episode with your friendsGive a 5-star ratingWrite a review-----------Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter here for extra stories related to recent episodes, book recommendations, a sneak peek of upcoming episodes and more.-----------Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com